Longmead Wood

Wood, Forest in Gloucestershire Cotswold

England

Longmead Wood

Longmead Wood is a picturesque woodland located in Gloucestershire, England. Covering an area of approximately 200 acres, this enchanting forest is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. It is situated near the town of Dursley, making it easily accessible for both locals and visitors.

The woodland is primarily composed of a mixture of deciduous and coniferous trees, including oak, beech, and pine. These towering trees create a dense canopy that filters the sunlight, providing a cool and tranquil atmosphere within the wood. The forest floor is adorned with a variety of wildflowers, ferns, and mosses, adding to the natural beauty of the surroundings.

Longmead Wood is known for its network of well-maintained walking trails, which allow visitors to explore the area at their own pace. These paths wind through the forest, leading to hidden clearings, babbling brooks, and peaceful ponds. The wood is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including deer, foxes, badgers, and a multitude of bird species, making it a popular spot for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

In addition to its natural beauty, Longmead Wood also holds historical significance. It is believed that the wood was once part of an ancient hunting ground, with remnants of old hunting lodges and stone structures still visible today. The wood also features a small picnic area, providing a perfect spot for visitors to relax and enjoy the peaceful ambiance.

Overall, Longmead Wood offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, allowing visitors to reconnect with nature and enjoy the beauty of Gloucestershire's woodlands.

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Longmead Wood Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.793593/-2.0791927 or Grid Reference SO9410. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Brimsfield Park Farm

P Gaskell

Stone Stile, Caudle Green

Looking SW towards the village.

Malcolm Christie

Stone Stile, Caudle Green

A step stile on the Northern side of the road approaching the village. On Gloucestershire footpath BBR28. The view from the road side is SO9410 : Stone Stile, Caudle Green.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Caudle Green

A step stile on the Northern side of the road approaching the village. On Gloucestershire footpath BBR28. The view from the appreciable drop on the other side is SO9410 : Stone Stile, Caudle Green.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Syde

On Gloucestershire footpath BSY8 just South of the Manor House in Syde. This view is looking from the road, the view looking North is SO9410 : Stone Stile, Syde.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Syde

On Gloucestershire footpath BSY8 just South of the Manor House in Syde. This view is looking to the road, the view looking South is SO9410 : Stone Stile, Syde.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Caudle Green

Looking into a field at the junction of Gloucestershire footpaths MMN23 & BBR38 where the paths transition from woodland to a field sparsely populated with "meadow flowers". The soil in the field is heavily laden with stones. The view towards the woodland is SO9310 : Stone Stile, Caudle Green.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Caudle Green

Looking from a field at the junction of Gloucestershire footpaths MMN23 & BBR38 where the paths transition from woodland to a field sparsely populated with "meadow flowers". The soil in the field is heavily laden with stones. The view from the woodland is SO9310 : Stone Stile, Caudle Green.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Caudle Green

Due South of the village green at the junction of Gloucestershire footpaths MMN23 & BBR25 in woodland. This point is also on the boundaries of: county constituency, civil parishes of Miserden and Brimsfield, and the county district. This is the view looking NE, the view SW is SO9410 : Stone Stile, Caudle Green.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Caudle Green

Due South of the village green at the junction of Gloucestershire footpaths MMN23 & BBR25 in woodland. This point is also on the boundaries of: county constituency, civil parishes of Miserden and Brimsfield, and the county district. This is the view looking SW, the view NE is SO9410 : Stone Stile, Caudle Green.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Caudle Green

From a small field into a grazing field at the SE corner of the garden walls of 'Calley House'. This is looking SW away from the village, the view towards the village is SO9410 : Stone Stile, Caudle Green.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Caudle Green

From a small field in to a grazing field at the SE corner of the garden wals of 'Calley House'. This is looking NE towards the village, the view towards the larger field is SO9410 : Stone Stile, Caudle Green.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Caudle Green

A step Stile off the Southern side of the village green on Gloucestershire footpath BBR25. This is looking to the village green, the view from the green is SO9410 : Stone Stile, Caudle Green.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Caudle Green

A step Stile off the Southern side of the village green on Gloucestershire footpath BBR25. This is looking from the village green, the view toward the green is SO9410 : Stone Stile, Caudle Green.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Caudle Green

A step stile. Looking out of the field on Gloucestershire footpath BBR28 to the road. The view from the road is SO9410 : Stone Stile, Caudle Green.

Mr Red

Stone Stile, Syde

To the NW of the village on Gloucestershire footpath BBR29 looking East to Ostrich Wood. The View North looking at the enclosure walls of an abandoned hamlet called Eddington is SO9411 : Stone Stile, Syde.

Jayne Tovey

Stone Stile, Syde

To the NW of the village on Gloucestershire footpath BBR29 looking North looking at the enclosure wall of an abandoned hamlet called Eddington. The view East to Ostrich Wood is SO9411 : Stone Stile, Syde.

Jayne Tovey